Movie Review: Terminator Salvation’

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May 28, 2009 at 12:01 AMJul 1, 2012 at 10:07 AM

If you are a die-hard Terminator fan, this movie will deliver. But for those who need more than explosions, you may leave the theater disappointed.

If you are a die-hard Terminator fan, this movie will deliver. But for those who need more than explosions, you may leave the theater disappointed.
Christian Bale (The Dark Knight, 3:10 to Yuma) is a convincing enough John Connor, and although his whispery Batman voice sneaks in from time to time, his passion for acting is once again proven in this film.
The special effects are amazing, the robots are cool and the rumors that Arnold makes an appearance (without actually making an appearance) are true and I loved it! That being said, where is the story line?
I wanted my questions answered, or at least answered with new questions. I knew the basic plot going in: John Connor was to lead the surviving humans in a resistance against the machines. I wish I could say there was more, but I can’t.
“Terminator Salvation” introduced some new characters, but without any character development or back-story we don’t know who they are, and couldn’t care less if a passing robot squishes them. For scenery, special effects and music I give it an A+, but for movie-going appeal, I have to give it 3 out of 5 stars.

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